DRC began operating in Kenya in 2005 with assistance to refugees and displaced communities via implementation of protection and livelihoods activities. DRC works in Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps, as well as in Nairobi and Mombasa to assist urban-based refugees. In the Kakuma Refugee Camp, (Turkana County), DRC assists refugees throughout East Africa but primarily from South Sudan with protection and livelihoods/self-reliance programs. Host community members also benefit from DRC activities. Currently there are over 130 DRC staff in the Kenya country program, 21 of whom work in Kakuma. With funding from the United States, Denmark, the UNHCR, and other donors, DRC will continue to provide both humanitarian assistance and longer-term development support to existing refugees, new arrivals, and the host community in Kakuma and expand activities into the new Kalobeyei settlement area.

PURPOSE

To coordinate and provide technical oversight in implementation of Community Flood Resilience Project (CFRP) in Kakuma. The Project Coordinator will directly report to the DRC Area Manager in Kakuma and regularly provide updates to the Team Steering Unit (TSU).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination of the COFREP Consortium comprising of two INGOs and one LNGO;

Spearhead and oversee the implementation of the Community Flood Resilience Project (CFRP) in Kakuma

Supervise and provide management, leadership and technical support to the CFRP partners in Kakuma

Represent CFRP in Kakuma and liaise with national and county government authorities as well as international and national NGOs in Kakuma

Ensure CFRP visibility in Kakuma through sharing of information on CFRP work with stakeholders, attend and participate in community meetings as needed

Strengthen communication channels and networking with local authorities and any other stakeholders; ensure good relations are maintained

Review project progress reports with work plans and budget spending and give early recommendations and updates to Team Steering Unit (TSU) on deadlines met and burn rates

Prepare and submit progress reports and other reporting material to the Area Manager, TSU and other senior staff; assist in preparation of quarterly and bi-annual reports

Prepare, monitor and review CFRP partner action plans

Build a united and cohesive team and facilitate staff development through identification of gaps in staff performance and identification of opportunities for staff development

Ensure, in consultation with finance and logistics assistants – that all local expenditure is accounted for and proper records are kept of all cash movements as per DRC finance and procurement procedures

Self-motivated to remain updated with new flood trends and technology, willingness to learn latest resilience techniques

Ability to set up systems and procedures and to ensure effective implementation;

Demonstrated communication and presentation skills;

Previous work experience with refugees and in the ASAL areas of Kenya is an added advantage;

Core Competencies:

Striving for excellence: focus on reaching results in a fast paced environment

Collaborating: lead initiatives and processes by involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

Taking the lead: take ownership and initiative while setting high standards

Communicating: listen to other stakeholders and staff; and you communicate concisely and persuasively

Demonstrating integrity: act in line with DRC’s vision and values.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Location: Kakuma

Supervisor: Area manager

Duration: 9 Months with possibility of extension (3-month probation)

Supervises: Project Assistant, M & E Assistant

Terms of employment will be in accordance with DRC terms for National staff.

General

Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). All DRC staff must be committed to the Red Cross Code of Conduct, as well as the Core Humanitarian Standards.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 25th September, 2017

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is widely recognised as provider of efficient and community-oriented solutions to human security problems caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war as well as small arms and light weapons.

DDG is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC), which is a humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit organisation founded in 1956 that works in more than 35 countries throughout the world. We are the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark and consistently ranked as one of the world’s best NGOs according to Global_Geneva.

We fulfil our mandate by providing direct assistance to conflict-affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people and host communities in the conflict areas of the world. We also advocate on behalf of conflict-affected populations globally on the basis of humanitarian principles and the Human Rights Declaration. Our work and long-term strategies are guided by our five core values: Humanitarian approach – Respect – Independence & neutrality – Inclusion – Honesty & transparency.